The Buccaneer Chiefs: Or Captain Kidd And The Pirates Of America (1880)

By John S.C. Abbott

Book Overview

The Buccaneer Chiefs: Or Captain Kidd And The Pirates Of America is a historical non-fiction book written by John S. C. Abbott in 1880. The book tells the story of Captain Kidd, one of the most notorious pirates in history, and the other pirates of America during the 17th and 18th centuries. It describes their adventures, their battles with the British Navy, and their plundering of ships and towns along the American coast. The book also explores the social and economic conditions that led to the rise of piracy in America during this time period. The author provides vivid descriptions of the pirates' lives, their ships, and their tactics, and he also discusses the efforts of the British government to suppress piracy. The Buccaneer Chiefs: Or Captain Kidd And The Pirates Of America is an engaging and informative book that offers a fascinating look at one of the most intriguing and colorful periods in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166323803
• ISBN13: 9781166323806
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 402 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"